Myall Coast News Of The Area 21 AUGUST 2025

By Thomas O'KEEFE

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Elisa’s original song, “Now Or Never”, was

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lessons on a 100-year-old piano back in Bulahdelah, and have been doing music for 15 years, including studying a music degree at the Australian Institute of Music,” Elisa

told News Of The Area.

“Along the way I had auditioned and been rejected from all kinds of singing shows, I’ve been told ‘you can’t sing’, ‘you’re not good enough', and ‘you’ll never make it’, but I didn’t give up.

“The funny thing about being told those things is there’s something in my spirit or brain that likes to prove people wrong, it makes me work harder, more of a motivation - and determination is key.”

After relocating to Sydney, Elisa began working with A&R Department, who helped get her music out via publisher Wise Music, including promotion of “Now Or Never” in 2019.

“It is a miracle that my song got picked up, but it was chosen to fit

Grants success

By John SAHYOUN

9 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Program.

The $12,000 grant will support the purchase and installation of a solar power and storage system for the new Men’s Shed facility, currently under construction on land provided by the Bulahdelah Golf Club.

the scene of the movie where the main character leaves her own hometown.”

The movie has made its way from its original home on Paramount+, then TenPlay, and is now available on Netflix.

Her success story has been picked up by many news outlets.

Elisa’s journey had not dimmed her view of the importance of her support network, which centres on her parents who still live on the family farm halfway between Wootton and Bulahdelah, and have seen her perform around Newcastle, in front of a crowd of 30,000 at Speers Point, and even on a tour of the USA in 2014 with Newcastle’s Matt McClaren.

“The music video for Now Or Never is available on YouTube.

“Thanks to a long-time collaboration with my good friend and fellow Bulahdelah artist Shannon Guthrie, of August Peridot Photography, it also features parts of Bulahdelah, including Stroud Street, the cemetery, bridge and river, and of course the farm where I grew up just outside of Bulah.

“Shannon is based in Bulahdelah and he’s been doing my music photography for 15 years, and has been doing an amazing job designing my album and single covers –including the one for Now Or Never.”

Elisa continues to gig all the time in Newcastle and surrounds and is releasing a new song, “Pain to Fire” in summer with A&R Department.

Grants Program, receiving $1000 to purchase a new computer to assist with administration support.

Bulahdelah Men’s Shed President David Flynn welcomed the funding and praised the volunteers and tradespeople who have donated their time and expertise to the project.

“Every little bit of funding helps and these grants will help us to reach our goal,” Mr Flynn said.

Sunday 7th September 2025 Our Annual fathers day thong throwing competition will be held on this day. The club will be open from 11.00am.

September 18th,19th,20th 2025

Our Annual fishing competition in May was cancelled due to the weather. It has been rescheduled to18, 19 and 20th September 2025. 2pm weigh in on Sunday 20th September 2025

AGM is on Sunday 28th September 2025. The meeting starts at 11.00am. All are welcome to attend, with a sausage sizzle provided after the meeting.

“The Bulahdelah Men’s Shed made a strong funding application, and I am pleased that the work by the members and volunteers is recognised,” Ms Penfold said.

“The funding will help them move the new shed project one step closer to completion.

“This Stronger Communities Program enables local MPs to nominate projects in their electorate that deliver real social benefits.

“I want to acknowledge Dr David Gillespie, former Member for Lyne, for his role and advocacy for this Round 9 project.”

Ms Penfold also noted the Shed’s recent successful application to the Australian Government’s 2025 Volunteer

“Without the volunteers and the trades who’ve given their time, we’d be nowhere near where we are today.”

The new shed is expected to be up and running in the near future.

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exemplify the values of the NSW Plan for Public Education, particularly in Service, Equity, and Excellence,” Tea Gardens

Principal Mark Clemson told News Of The Area.

Ms Ingram is a former student of the school.

Her name can even be found on some of its honour rolls and achievement boards.

“[Her] journey from student to leader is testament to the impact one individual

can have in shaping the future of education in our area,” Mr Clemson said.

“Anya consistently goes above and beyond to support students, teachers, and the wider school community.

“[She] fosters relationships that enhance the educational experience and aligns school services

Appeal for information following crash

POLICE are appealing for information following a serious motor vehicle crash at Nerong.

On Friday 8 August 2025, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Nerong, 80km north of Newcastle, following reports of a crash between a black Mercedes sedan and a Kenworth semi-trailer.

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The driver of the Mercedes, a 26-year-old woman, and the passenger, a 32-year-old man, were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital in a serious condition.

The driver of the Kenworth, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured.

He was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances of the crash commenced by the Hunter Crash Investigation Unit.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage of this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au

The executor’s commission

by Robert Lindsay

An executor’s commission refers to the remuneration granted to an executor for the “pains and trouble” of managing a deceased estate. Under section 86 of the Probate and Administration Act 1898, the NSW Supreme Court has the discretion to allow an executor’s commission that it deems “just and reasonable.” However, executors are not automatically entitled to a commission; it is granted only at the Court’s discretion and may be refused for valid reasons, such as a breach of trust or neglect of fiduciary duties by the executor.

The term “pains and trouble” covers both the work performed by the executor for the estate and the responsibility, anxiety and worry that accompany the work performed. The Court determines the executor’s commission based on several factors, including the size and complexity of the estate, the executor’s efficiency and diligence, and the amount of work and responsibility involved. Additional considerations include whether the executor’s

with community needs.”

As Tea Gardens Public’s Learning and Support Coordinator, Ms Ingram’s commitment to equity ensures that programs address the diverse needs of students.

This includes providing access to essential resources and support, advocating for differentiated instruction, and recognising the unique

abilities and backgrounds of each child.

Trust and integrity are also key aspects of her leadership.

While humble about receiving the award, Ms Ingram told NOTA that she recognises the value in students seeing a former pupil of their own school return as their teacher, and be formally recognised by the State Government.

“I am a proud advocate of

actions prevented tax liabilities and whether the beneficiaries consent to the allowance of a commission.

While guides for the ranges of rates for commission, such as the Supreme Court of NSW’s guidelines, provide benchmarks for commission rates, they are merely advisory. Each case is unique, and the quantum of commission is adapted to its specific circumstances.

To secure commission, an executor must file accurate accounts. Failure to do so, barring exceptional circumstances, disqualifies the executor from receiving commission. This highlights the importance of carrying out executorial duties diligently and responsibly to ensure fair remuneration.

If you seek advice about anything raised in this article, or want further information, please contact us on 02 4928 7300 or email willsandestates@ mullanelindsay.com.au.

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public education and an even prouder advocate for each and every child,” she said.

“It is such a privilege we hold each and every day caring, nurturing and educating, and I am extremely grateful for this recognition.

“However, with or without this award I will continue to show up each day for our staff, community and most of all our children.”

Local author to publish platypus book

By Thomas O’KEEFE

STROUD local Rachel Barry has been announced as a successful recipient of the 2025 MidCoast Arts Support Program, receiving a $1500 grant to help bring her children’s book “Where Ripples Rise” to life.

The book celebrates the platypus (Yapii in Gathang language) and its precious

local habitat, told through the eyes of a child sitting by the creek.

It combines story, art, and cultural heritage, to inspire mindfulness, conservation, and respect for nature,” author Rachel told News Of The Area.

The book was lovingly illustrated by Newcastle artist Estelle Leishman.

It features her unique ecoart approach, created using

natural inks and pigments made from materials foraged along Stroud’s Mill Creek, the very waterway that inspired the story.

Estelle is currently completing her PhD at the University of Newcastle, working within the Indigenous History Centre “Purai” meaning earth in the Awabakal language.

"The process of illustrating this book went so much further than just drawing pictures,” Estelle said.

“Aside from studio time, some days I would be down at the platypus creek gathering rocks to turn into paint, others I was collecting fallen leaves from Rachel’s backyard to be

used in a collage for the final pieces.

“I’ve gained a real appreciation for the town of Stroud, I get really excited whenever I come back to work here, as I know I’ll be greeted with some of the familiar faces that make up this friendly community."

Worimi Traditional Owner Justin Ridgeway is also collaborating on the book.

“Uncle Justin will be contributing a Welcome to Country for the beginning of the book and a double-page spread at the back sharing the Worimi People’s deep connection to the platypus,” Rachel explained.

“He will also lead a

smoking ceremony at the community book launch.

“The project will also involve Stroud Junior Landcare (the “Platypus Guardians”), with workshops for schools and the wider community that combine conservation, art, and cultural learning.”

The book’s share of the grant will help cover part of the production costs and provide opportunities for the community to engage with the book’s environmental and cultural messages; however, Rachel is still seeking further funding to cover self-publishing and printing costs.

September 13 @ 8:00 am to September 14 @ 5:00 pm Stoney Park 16 Hacks Ferry Road Telegraph Point, NSW

Come and Help us put on the best regatta in the region!

Two full days racing for 20s and 10s crews over 200m.

Cancer survivor race and a boat rollover and recovery demonstration. Coffee, Food & Fun

The MidCoast Arts Support Program was first launched in March 2024, with the goal of continuing to support the creative industry sector, and this grant is only available to individual artists, collectives and cultural practitioners who reside in the MidCoast Council Local Government Area.

“This project is about children connecting to Country – building respect, mindfulness, and care for our waterways and land, and walking together into the future as Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

“It’s about mindfulness in nature, encouraging kids to slow down, take deep breaths, and connect with the natural world around them.”

Rachel hopes to have the first printed copies available by the end of the year and plans to tour MidCoast Council libraries in 2026.

Public Information Session: Progress of Preliminary Concepts for the future of Tomaree Lodge

The session will unveil preliminary concept designs, outline the next steps for community consultation, and share details of maintenance and upgrade works underway at the site.

All members of the community are encouraged to attend to ensure the future master plan harnesses the enormous potential of Tomaree Lodge and the aspirations of our community. Please come along!

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 5:30pm – 7:30pm Nelson Room, Nelson Bay Bowling Club

Red Cross readies for Spring

By Thomas O’KEEFE

TEA GARDENS Red Cross

volunteers are ready for the warmer weather, having just held their annual general meeting (AGM), at which they started planning several fundraisers for Spring.

The AGM, held in Tea Gardens on 28 July, saw all key officeholders re-elected to their posts, with Tim Fenton taking on a new Assistant Treasurer role.

During the meeting, Karen and Megan Markham were

presented with their 20-year service medals and Narelle Murray was awarded a 25-year Certificate of Appreciation, to loud applause and gratitude.

The next big events are the Father’s Day raffles, which will be held outside Tea Gardens Coles and Hawks Nest Newsagency in the leadup to September, with the first prize being a bottle of 1970 Penfolds Grange Hermitage.

August events have included the Bulahdelah Country Women's Association’s (CWA) invitation

to a morning tea featuring entertainment by the talented students of Bulahdelah Central School.

On Monday 11 August, the Tea Gardens Red Cross volunteers ventured out in unpredictable weather for a visit to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter depot in Broadmeadow to present a donation and look over the chopper.

“It was an interesting morning and they are such a vital service covering all of NSW and relying on the

volunteering and fundraising of many supporters to make around 1500 rescue trips per year,” returning President Helen Janes told NOTA.

The visiting volunteers were enlightened about the realities of the Rescue Helicopter, which recently made an emergency night flight out to Myall Park in Hawks Nest, among many other rescue flights in the broader region.

The Rescue Helicopter has stayed busy over winter with multiple urgent inter-hospital

q Graeme Rowe, Regional Partnerships Officer, accepts the Tea Gardens Red Cross donation on behalf of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

transfers, taking patients from regional hospitals such as Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Moree, Armidale and many more to the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, as well as attending highway accidents, and even winching out a person with a farm injury at Dungog.

The helicopter is a vital service, as John Hunter Hospital is the major tertiary referral hospital for the Hunter New England region and is the only Level 1 Trauma

Centre outside a capital city on the East Coast.

Serving a population of up to 1.5 million, it manages over 500 trauma patients, which consistently makes it the largest centre in NSW.

Tea Gardens Red Cross meets at the Uniting Church on the fourth Monday of the month, the next being 25 August.

Anyone keen to see how they can help causes like the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is welcome.

q Narelle Murray is presented with a 25-Year Certificate of Appreciation.

Community meeting to discuss subdivision

A COMMUNITY meeting will be held on Saturday, 23 August to discuss the “Water’s Edge Estate” subdivision on Eagle Avenue, Hawks Nest.

Running from 2-4pm at the Hawks Nest Community Hall, neighbouring resident Steve Lawler will speak at the meeting.

Having grown up in Hawks Nest, Steve has been a Registered Surveyor in NSW for 28 years and is a board member of Consulting

Surveyors NSW.

He is a consultant in subdivision development, and subdivisions in low-lying coastal land.

“This subdivision will have a major impact on the character of Hawks Nest forever as it currently stands,” Steve said.

“Subdivision development involves highly technical aspects in regard to planning, design and construction and many local residents have raised

valid concerns about the subdivision and the negative impacts on their properties.”

The approved development allows for the subdivision of a 6.22 hectare (15.37 acre) area of land into 16 Torrens Title residential lots and 10 Community Title residential lots.

Lots range in size from 450sqm to 1,318sqm and are currently on sale.

To register for the community meeting email eahnra@protonmail.com.

Statewide DFV operation

POLICE have charged 865 people with 2,028 offences during a four-day statewide operation targeting domestic and family violence.

Running from Wednesday 13 August to Saturday 16 August 2025, Operation Amarok is an intelligence-led, offender-focussed operation that aims to ensure the safety and wellbeing of domestic and family violence victims and the broader NSW community.

The Domestic and Family Violence Commandled operation also involved officers from each regions’ Domestic Violence High Risk Offenders Team (DVHROT), along with specialist officers

from Raptor Squad, Youth Command, State Crime Command’s Child Protection Register, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, and the Police Transport Command.

Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed.

Police laid 2,028 charges and conducted 1,590 bail compliance checks and 12,468 apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) compliance checks with a total of 669 breaches identified.

Officers conducted 144 firearms prohibition order (FPO) searches, with 87 firearms and 31 weapons

seized.

Domestic and Family Violence Corporate Sponsor, Acting Deputy Commissioner Peter McKenna, said police had a “relentless focus” to find and arrest the most dangerous domestic violence offenders.

“This is the 11th Operation Amarok, and we remain committed to going after the worst of the worst domestic and family violence offenders who think they can hide,” A/Deputy Commissioner McKenna said.

“Police are called to an incident of domestic violence every three minutes in NSW, and we need to ask ourselves as a society, why do we keep

putting up with this?

“There should be absolutely no tolerance for this type of offending.

“We encourage anyone to come forward to police and report their concerns, we will investigate.”

Significant arrests

- About 7am on Wednesday 13 August 2025, officers from Newcastle City Police District arrested a 33-year-old man at a home in Redtail Street, Chisholm, before he was taken to Maitland Police Station.

He was charged with 13 offences.

Police will allege the man consistently contacted a woman known to him

daily in contravention of an enforceable ADVO since June, including allegedly contacting the woman via text message and calls upwards of 30 times per day between Monday 21 July 2025 to Sunday 27 July 2025.

Police will further allege the man attended the woman’s home on multiple occasions where he yelled at her and damaged her property.

The man was arrested on Thursday 7 August 2025 and was charged with “contravene prohibition/ restriction in AVO (domestic)”, “assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV)”, “destroy or damage property" and “breach of bail”.

He was granted bail on Thursday 7 August 2025 and police will allege he contacted

the woman several times, including allegedly contacting the woman via text message and calls upwards of 30 times per day between Thursday 8 August 2025 and Tuesday 12 August 2025.

- About 3pm on Friday 15 August 2025, officers from Port-Stephens Hunter Police District arrested a 44-yearold man on Queen Street, Rutherford.

The man was wanted for a number of serious domestic violence offences including choking a woman known to him.

It will be alleged the woman lost consciousness during one of the assaults.

He was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court on Saturday 16 August 2025.

Information about the NSW Police Force response to domestic and family violence, can be found at www.police. nsw.gov.au/crime/domestic_ and_family_violence.

Victims of domestic and family violence can find information about support services by contacting 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visiting www.1800respect. org.au.

Reports of domestic and family-related crime or abuse can be made by contacting or attending your local police station.

In an emergency, contact Triple Zero (000).

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Weapons charges after vehicle stop

ORGANISED Crime Squad

detectives have seized a privately manufactured semi-automatic firearm and charged two men following a vehicle stop in the Twelve Mile Creek area.

About 4.30pm Wednesday 13 August 2025, officers attached to Raptor North Highway Patrol - with assistance from officers attached to the Organised Crime Squad and Raptor North - stopped a 4WD at Twelve Mile Creek.

Police searched the vehicle and located and seized a privately manufactured semiautomatic firearm, a firearm silencer, an amount of ammunition, mobile phones and approximately 65g of cocaine.

The driver Peter

Withers, 60, and his passenger Michael Seymour, 39, were arrested and taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station.

Both men were charged with “possess unregistered unauthorised prohibited firearm in public place”, “possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit”, “possess ammunition without holding licence/ permit/authority” and “supply prohibited drug more than indictable and less than commercial quantity”.

They were both refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 2 on Thursday 14 August 2025.

Police allege Mr Seymour was involved in serious criminal activity in the Central Coast area, with

Mr Withers being his alleged associate.

Organised Crime Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Peter Faux said the seizure and arrest was another example of detectives disrupting serious crime.

“The Organised Crime Squad are proactively stopping firearms from reaching the streets where they can be used in serious crimes of violence,” Det Supt Faux said.

Anyone with information that may assist investigations into organised criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https:// nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Both men will return to court at Raymond Terrace on 1 September.

Progress on Hexham Straight

THE first widened section on the Hexham Straight is now open to traffic with

three lanes in each direction.

Motorists turning left onto Maitland Road from the Newcastle Inner City Bypass are now benefiting from an additional lane for about 650 metres, including

an extension to the turning lane from the bypass.

There is also an additional lane for inbound traffic on Maitland Road from about 650 metres north of the bypass,

including more space for traffic turning right onto the Newcastle Inner City Bypass.

The latest works also include an upgrade to the traffic lights at the intersection of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass and Old Maitland Road, while the U-turn facility there is also complete.

When complete, the Hexham Straight will comprise three lanes in each

direction for its entire sixkilometre length, from the Newcastle Inner City Bypass to Hexham Bridge.

The project is expected to open to traffic in 2026. `

Federal Minister for Transport Catherine King said the progress to date is a “taste of things to come”.

“This is a significant milestone for the Hexham Straight Widening project, with motorists getting access to three lanes in

each direction, even if only for part of the journey,” she said.

“The Australian Government is getting on with the job of delivering for the Hunter, not only through this project but also the broader M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace, the Singleton Bypass, and plans for the Muswellbrook Bypass and the westbound flyover at Maitland.”

Growth can put spark into younger generations' future

By Poppy JOHNSTON and Kat WONG, AAP

AUSTRALIA is failing its younger generations and the chair of the Productivity Commission believes a policymaker "growth mindset" can help.

Danielle Wood says the generational bargain is in peril.

"Young people today believe they won't live better lives than their parents did," the head of the nation's economic think tank will say at the National Press Club on Monday.

"I'm worried too."

Australians born in the 1990s were the first generation not to earn more than those in the decade before them.

Now in their 30s, millennials are struggling to enter the property market "as policy choices have contributed to house prices growing much faster than

incomes for the best part of three decades".

This generation will also bear the brunt of climate change and the cost of decarbonisation, made worse by policymakers who have dodged the cheapest options, namely a national carbon price.

Ms Wood, due to speak before the federal government's economic reform roundtable on Tuesday, says the challenges facing younger generations amount to productivity problems.

About squeezing more from less, productivity allows wages to grow and helps "build things better and faster", such as homes and clean energy infrastructure.

The commission has already spelled out a long list of recommendations to kickstart anaemic productivity growth in five separate reports released before the roundtable.

Suggestions include reforming the corporate tax system and financial incentives for workplace training.

Ms Wood will also call for an attitude shift at the highest levels of government policymaking and delivery.

"This 'growth mindset'an elevation of growth and the benefits it brings - has been missing from Australian policy for far too long," she said.

She will point to the "growth of the regulatory burden" as symptomatic of a policy culture failing to prioritise growth.

"Regulatory hairballs" are everywhere, she will argue, from 31-step approvals and licensing surveys for wouldbe Queensland cafe owners to "evermore stringent requirements for energy efficiency in the construction code".

Australia's key economic stakeholders are set to gather

in Canberra to propose solutions to the nation's ailing productivity as part of the government's hotly anticipated roundtable.

Almost 30 groups representing farmers, pharmacies, universities and small, medium and large businesses have urged the government to reduce

red tape and reform taxes without raising costs.

"Australia is facing an uncertain future unless we fix the real challenges within our economy," Business Council of Australia chief executive Bran Black said.

Environment groups have also urged the government to address concerns like nature

law reforms. "Nature's economic role is too important to leave out of national reform conversations," Australian Land Conservation Alliance chief executive Jody Gunn said.

"If we invest in the solutions it brings, we all win."

Reforms begin to close working-with-children loopholes

By Allanah SCIBERRAS and Maeve BANNISTER, AAP

PARENTS and advocates say reforms to improve workingwith-children checks are a step in the right direction but they want more action to keep kids in childcare safe.

Fast-tracked reforms unveiled on Friday will ensure that by the end of the year, anyone prevented from holding a working-withchildren check in one state or territory will be automatically banned across the country.

Attorney-General Michelle Rowland described the change as "long overdue" but confirmed a national working-with-children check was not on the cards, with jurisdictions to continue managing their systems.

"We are not seeking to

reinvent the wheel; we are seeking to make this better in the most expeditious time frame possible," Ms Rowland told ABC News on Saturday.

"This is one element of an important suite of reforms that we're undertaking but we know that nefarious individuals will seek to exploit loopholes or forum shop where they have the opportunity and we're seeking to close those gaps."

Ms Rowland added that the vast majority of people who worked in childcare were good and should not be "ostracised" based on the actions of a few.

Australia's peak early learning body said aligning the working-with-children checks nationwide would help protect children in care.

"This is an important first step (to) closing the

loopholes that currently exist," Australian Childcare Alliance president Paul Mondo said.

"This step alone, however, requires further commitments including the development of a national register for early childhood educators and teachers."

National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds described the changes as a huge relief, saying they would "absolutely make a difference to the safety of children".

"This is just the first step of a whole range of actions that need to be taken," she said on Friday.

The changes come almost a month after Melbourne worker Joshua Dale Brown was charged with dozens of sex offences, including allegedly sexually abusing eight children.

Brown is known to have worked at 24 facilities between 2017 and the time of his arrest.

Melody Glaister's daughter was one of 1200 children who had to be tested for sexually transmitted infections in July after attending a childcare centre where Brown had worked.

She was shocked to discover mutual recognition of decisions on workingwith-children checks was not already in place.

"It doesn't make any sense," Ms Glaister told AAP.

"The childcare sector is a mess and it does need reform and massive changes.

"We can't trust that the system is safe for our children."

Education Minister Jason Clare on Friday announced compliance action had been initiated against 30 early childhood centres under laws passed by federal parliament in July.

Under the changes, funding will be stripped from centres not meeting safety standards.

The nation's education ministers will meet next week to consider further child safety laws.

Jen Fleming, co-founder of advocacy group For Parents, said parents needed a seat at the reform table.

"Parents walk into childcare centres every day in this country and they leave their most precious people

with childcare workers," Ms Fleming told AAP.

"We as parents are quite rightly questioning what is going wrong in the system ... they haven't consulted with parents."

1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)

National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028

Stargazing: August Is the month to look up

By Dave RENEKE, Astronomer

IF you’ve ever needed a reason to step outside, tilt your head back, and marvel at the heavens, August is it.

This month, the night sky becomes a stage for some of the most breathtaking celestial performances you’re likely to witness in years - and here in Australia, we have front-row seats.

It all began last week with a silver-washed landscape under one of the brightest full moons of the year, perfect for a midnight wander or a few atmospheric photos under

moonlight. But that’s just the opening act.

The cosmos is about to deliver a quadruple feature that would make even Hollywood jealous. First up, the Perseid meteor shower is underway.

Caused by Earth ploughing through debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle, this annual show can produce dozens of meteors per hour.

They appear as fast, bright streaks dashing across the night sky, some leaving glowing trails in their wake.

No telescope needed - just a dark spot, a warm drink, a reclining chair, and perhaps a

wish or two.

This week Venus and Jupiter - the two brightest planets in the pre-dawn sky edged close together in what’s called a conjunction.

To the naked eye, they appeared to almost touch, an awe-inspiring sight that ancient civilisations once interpreted as omens of great change.

Whether you see prophecies in the stars or just a beautiful sight, this rare planetary pairing is still visible but widening and definitely hard to forget!

Then, as if the sky’s putting on a grand finale mid-

month, 18 August brought something truly rare: a sixplanet alignment. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus will line up across the early morning sky like pearls on a cosmic string. Just look east before sunrise, it’s a planetary parade that comes along maybe once a decade.

A few days later, on 21 August, a slender crescent Moon will nestle close to Mercury low on the western horizon just after sunset.

It’s a fleeting moment, easily missed, but charming to catch, especially since Mercury, being so close to the

Sun, often plays hard to get.

August closes with a rare and curious phenomenon: the ‘Black Moon’ on the 22nd.

If you’ve not heard that term before, it’s the second new Moon in a single month - a trick of the calendar that results in a sky devoid of any moonlight.

While you won’t see the moon itself, the darkness it brings makes for ideal deep sky observing.

Faint galaxies, star clusters, and the Milky Way’s bright, ghostly core will shine all the more clearly.

Add to this Saturn reaching opposition later

in the month with its rings lightly side on is a gob smacker in even modest backyard telescopes, making August a celestial buffet for astronomers and dreamers alike.

Our region, with its expansive dark skies and minimal light pollution, is one of the best places on Earth to experience it all. So, whether you’re watching from your back deck, a windswept beach, or a quiet country paddock, don’t miss what August has to offer.

The sky will be alive with motion, mystery, and majesty - a reminder that the universe, ever so often, loves to show off.

Female pilots won't let gendered headwinds divert them

By Maeve BANNISTER, AAP

A GROWING number of female pilots are making their mark in one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia, saying more women should fly planes.

"The aircraft doesn't care what gender you are. It responds to skill and judgment," pilot Amelia Johnson tells AAP.

"The feeling of flying yourself for the first time

is unlike anything I've ever experienced."

Ms Johnson decided to make a mid-career switch in her mid-30s - from owning a business in the events industry to taking a seat in the cockpit.

She traded in Sydney's northern beaches for the rural Hunter region to make a dream she'd had since

finishing high school a reality.

"(Flying) was something I was always interested in as a young girl but when I looked at it as a career option in year 12, I was a bit intimidated and decided not to pursue it," she said.

"When we moved to the Hunter, I didn't even know if I'd been accepted into flight school or if I could actually afford it, so there were a lot of unknowns."

Ms Johnson moved to the region with her young son, who has since earned his pilot's licence - before qualifying for his driver's licence.

Seven years on, Ms Johnson is now a lead instructor at Aerohunter Flight Training in the upper Hunter, where she trains the next generation of pilots.

She also mentors young women hoping to break into the industry.

Her students include 17-year-old Ava Boras, who

wants to fly commercially internationally for a major airline one day.

Ms Boras has worked multiple jobs to put herself through flight school - her qualifications have so far cost her about $22,000 - but has taken a break from flying and working to focus on her HSC.

The male-dominated nature of the aviation industry has not put her off her goal of becoming a pilot.

"At the end of the day we're all human, just trying to do the job, and it doesn't matter if you're male or female because it's all down to skill and what you know," Ms Boras said.

"But it would be nice to see more female faces around the airport."

According to Qantas' 2025 gender pay gap statement, only 7.5 percent of pilots are women, which is higher than the global average of four percent.

Yet female pilots might

outperform their male colleagues, a study conducted by Canada's University of Waterloo found.

Despite male and female pilots having almost identical visual attention patterns and flight experience, the study found female pilots tended to make fewer flight control errors in high-stress situations.

While both paid attention to the same information during a flight, women's responses were more consistent and accurate.

Ms Johnson said it was satisfying to see more women coming through the Hunter flight school.

"The human factors in flying are what women are quite skilled at naturally: great communicators, can perform under pressure and we're good at being risk aware and making difficult decisions," she said.

"You don't have to be fearless, just willing."

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN

READING by Lynne Miles: Jeremiah 51: 15 & 16 WISE & UNDERSTANDING - "It is He Who made the earth by His power, Who established the world by His wisdom, and by His understanding He stretched out the heavens. When He utters His voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and He causes the clouds to ascend from the end of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses."

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Everything offered, nothing gained

YOU can only try your best, however when it involves government you might be better off not getting involved.

In this instance, I reflect on my article published in November 2023 titled “A continuing mystery”, which discussed the MH 370 mystery.

Yes, I held a private pilot’s license and yes I was a somewhat inexperienced pilot by years and hours flown.

However, I was highly interested in air safety and as such I was trying to offer governments a view on what they could

consider in order to assist them in finding missing aircraft.

Obviously, nothing happened and I probably offended them by daring to propose something of value.

But you guessed it, another tragedy has happened and as I write this opinion piece it has now been five days since this aircraft went missing.

Still its whereabouts have not been located.

This was a privately owned twoseater aircraft on a private flight from Georgetown in Tasmania destined for Leongatha in Victoria for refueling.

It then planned to fly on to Hillston in NSW.

The bright green plane had only been purchased three months ago by the experienced pilot who was in his 70s and a female companion in her 60s.

It is thought to have gone down in the Bass Strait and its whereabouts have not been located.

What I suggested to government was that they could consider mandating the fitment of a “transponder beacon“ to every aircraft being flown in Australian air space so that its location could be known at a moment’s notice.

For a very low cost, this simple device

Email

On theCouch

Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda,

My friend gave me a book for my birthday.

When I started to read it this week, I noticed it had been signed by the author but addressed to her, not me!

Should I bring this up with her?

It's obviously second-hand.

I'm a bit offended.

Dear Miriam,

Miriam L.

People have very different relationships with books.

Some keep treasured books for a lifetime, carefully cataloguing them and rarely lending them.

If they do, they inscribe them with a message such as, 'Books are like friends to me. I want them to return.'

Other people couldn't care less.

They are happy to share their books with anyone and if they come back again it's a bonus.

They certainly don't have a spreadsheet of books they own, where the books came from, whether or not if they were gifted, or if they received a book two years ago after standing in a tedious queue for an author signing.

The treatment of books is also a polarising topic.

There are those who keep their books in pristine condition, always using a

could be used to locate a missing aircraft and save millions of dollars being spent on searching for days, trying to see if they can find the downed plane.

In MH 370's case, neither our government, Malaysian Airlines nor the number of private experts on this task have been able to even come up with an answer as to where in the world this aircraft disappeared.

A simple locater beacon would have detailed this in a matter of minutes, saving

Kosciusko Cup visits Tea Gardens

By Thomas O’KEEFE

A RACING celebrity has visited the Tea Gardens Hotel with Dave Stanley from Sky’s Racing HQ showing off the Kosciusko Cup on Thursday 14 August.

Patrons viewed the shiny, silver, K-shaped trophy, some learning via white-gloved hands that it is as heavy as it looks.

The trophy was the centrepiece of a promotion for the Kosciusko Cup race, which is to be held at Royal Randwick Racecourse in October.

From the room full of regulars, Dave Stanley and the Racing HQ crew also crossed live into a program broadcast across the country.

“This is the first time we have visited Tea Gardens,” Stanley told News Of The Area.

“A Cup stakes winner from last year was based out this way, which is why this is the

only location in the Hunter region we are visiting this year.

“Regional venues, like the Tea Gardens Hotel, are important focal points for their communities, and we are happy to be here.

“The Kosciusko Cup is the world’s richest race for country-trained horses, and it could be a life-changing experience for someone here tonight.”

The Cup boasts a total prize pool of $2 million and is restricted to country-trained horses.

Ahead of this year’s race, the trophy will visit the regional centres from which previous winners hailed.

Stanley also set up inside the pub the following day to broadcast Racing HQ live.

He invited Tea Gardens local Steve Pietsch to join him, supported by his family.

A long-time listener, Steve met Dave the night before and discussed the show, all-time favourite horses, memories of going to the races, the culture of an earlier era, and also what’s in his pool room.

The Racing HQ show was of special significance to Steve because it helped him get through the COVID period, when many regular daily activities were severely restricted, so he was able to thank Dave personally.

bookmark, storing them in a bookcase away from sunlight, and giving them the reverence that the author (earning belowminimum wages to fulfil a writing dream and now having an existential crisis over AI) would appreciate.

Others are happy to read in the bath, dog-ear the pages, and spill gravy or beetroot on the pages because they eat and read concurrently.

With your friend, it seems as though her biggest flaw has been to be a bit absentminded.

Perhaps it is a very special title, one that means a lot to her, and she has had it sitting around for some time, finally deciding that you would be the perfect recipient.

For example, I have a copy of the children's book Badjelly the Witch, addressed to me and signed by Spike Milligan.

If I gifted this to a niece or nephew, their parents would hopefully recognise the significance.

Alternatively, your friend is a bit of a cheapskate, or very bad at the fine art of regifting.

Suffice to say a regifted present should be carefully checked for telltale signs such as signatures, engravings, a missing jigsaw piece, or, if perishable, a date past its useby status.

If the book looks unread, and it's a book you will enjoy, let it go.

If you feel otherwise, you could always return the volley by letting her know it was such a good book that you insist she reads it.

Then, when she turns the cover, she will see 'To dear Belinda .... ' crossed out and replaced with 'Dear observant Miriam'.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

tens of millions of dollars searching.

Even the location of a beacon for the plane was being questioned at the time, but obviously thinking about it, it was all too hard.

My guess is that this will continue to happen again before our air safety authorities and our government do something about the issue.

I challenge them to find a better solution, but please do it soon for everyone’s safety.

SPORTS

Tea Gardens Country Club Bowling Club

By Kay BERCZELLY

It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself as the new Assistant Secretary of our unified Tea Gardens Country Club Bowling Club, and as part of my role, I will be providing the weekly reports on behalf of both the Men's and Women's Bowling.

On 10th August, 2025 a combined meeting voted in our new Committee and moving forward our bowls days and competitions will be much the same for both men and women, but just governed by one unified Committee.

I would like to make mention of our previous Publicity Officers Lynda

Hawks Nest Vets

By Len GOUGH

12/08/2025.

HN VETS Stableford Event

Front Nine Nett Scores

1st Noel Quince 20

2nd Ross Clissold 18

3rd David Hipkins

17c/b

4th Rod Brown 17c/b

Back Nine nett scores

1st Denis Casey 20

2nd Frank Murphy

19c/b

3rd Colin Rapley 19

4th Larry Campton

18c/b

Balls down to 16c/b

Nearest To Pin

3rd Raymond Penny

Richards (for the ladies) and John Slater (for the men), both very dedicated bowlers and committed to providing the NOTA all the results and information regarding mens and womens bowls. To both of them we say a very warm thank you for all you have done over your many years of service, it is very much appreciated.

MEN’S RESULTS WE 17.08.25

Wednesday 13th August Gala Day - Sponsor Myall Lakes Butchery

Today we had 40 bowlers & only the synthetic green was used. Overall winners with a total of 38 were Richard Box & John Vaughan.

Morning winners were decided by the highest winning margin of 4 and the winners were Kev Barbie, Barry Goode & Merve Mills.

Hawks Nest Bridge Club

By Dianne RUSSELL

RESULTS Week Ending 15th August.

Monday: N/S 1. L & G Conroy, 2. C Rands & L Falla, 3. C Richards & S Matheson. E/W 1. D & S Duckworth, 2. L Howarth & E Greenhalgh, 3. S Fuller

5th Paul Young

10th Ross Weightman

16th Graeme Bramley (Birdie)

16th Peter Olsen (Birdie)

Season finale

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scoring for the first halfhour of the game.

SPORT RESULTS

Afternoon winners were decided by the lowest winning score of 10 and winners were Peter Gurney,Chris Fredericks & Bruce Murray.

Major Pairs: The catch up game set down for Thursday 14th August

@ 2pm Barry Goode & Mark Hair vs Chris Ross & Scott Fitzalan was a complete wash out, the heavens opened and the synthetic green looked like a swimming pool !! Game moved to Saturday 16th August 2025 @ 9am for 9.30am start.

Major Pairs Results Saturday 16th August 2025 Quarter Finals:

The sun decided to shine on Tea Gardens for a change and Chris Ross & Scott Fitzalan proved too strong on the day to a very in form pair of Barry Goode & Mark

& L Butler.

Tuesday: 1=. J Corden & D Russell, 1=. B & P Ness, 3. J & A Macintosh.

Wednesday: N/S 1. C Richards & N Grehan, 2. J Ryan & S Bowen, 3. A Ryan & E White

E/W 1. B Treharne & S Matheson, 2. S Fuller & D Hipkins, 3. J Corden & M Churton.

Friday: N/S 1. J & T Thatcher, 2. L Howarth & D O’Brien, 3. B Treharne & S Matheson. E/W 1. D & S Duckworth, 2. S Pearson & M Rowden, 3. H White & S Helsen.

could not find the tryline.

Hair with a score of 28-11, the game was called after 18 ends.

Later that day 4 games of Quarter Finals Major Pairs were played for a 1pm start, still on the synthetic:

1. Jeff Baker & Stu Dorahy defeated Kev Barbie & Bruce Murray with a convincing 21-4 win, game was called at 13 ends.

2. Chris Ross & Scott Fitzalan, backed up for a second match & obviously on a high from their morning win, defeated Peter Gurney & John Parkinson 32-4, game was also called at 13 ends.

3. This game with Dennis Ashbridge & Geoff Muggleton vs John Moore & Mark Nightingale, proved to be the nail biter of the day, with John & Mark leading all day with some great competitive bowling, only to

be pipped on the last end by Dennis & Geoff with a 22-21 scoreline. Great bowling gentlemen !!

4. Final Quarter Final game was Rob Young & Dave Perry vs Bill Thrift & Phil Thrift, this game was called at 20 ends with Rob & Dave being eventual winners 23.14, the score was not indicative of the game, was a great battle all afternoon!

Major Pairs Results Sunday 17th August 2025Semi Finals:

With the sun still shining, albeit a challenging cold wind we had the following results:

1. Rob Young & Dave Perry vs Dennis Ashbridge & Geoff Muggleton- The final score was 23 - 14 to the Ashbridge/Muggleton team, it was a great tussle all day with 20 ends at 4.5

Winner after a playoff between two undefeated players: Matt Peirson. Runner up: Darren Rapley. Ladies highest score: Sandra Hagen-95.

hours.

2. Chris Ross & Scott Fitzalen vs Jeff Baker & Stu Dorahy - at 20 ends Chris & Scott had a good win with 26-17

The Major Pairs Final will be held at the Bowling Club next Sunday 24th August @ 1pm LADIES RESULTS WE 17.08.25

Our Ladies bowled on Tuesday 12th August, once again the sun was shining. We had 20 ladies with 1 x Fours game & 2 x Triples games going to 18 ends. The winning team with the lowest score was Lynda Richards, Deyonne Page, Sheryl Johnson & Bette Saillard - well done ladies !!

As we all know Thursday dawned to be another very wet day in our beautiful Tea Gardens & Ladies Bowls was cancelled.

Men’s highest score: Matt Peirson-140.

Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm every one welcome to play.

Paul Mascord led the offense for the Hawks, taking several big front row tackles, while Carl Williams was dominant in the backline.

The Hawks frequently found themselves in strong attacking field positions, but

Gloucester broke the deadlock in the 30th minute with a try to Hayden Berry, before a successful conversion by Rhys Summerville took the score to 0-6.

The second half started with dark clouds blotting

out the sun before 4pm, ushering in a bone-chilling cold, but the players persevered as both sides struggled to change the scoreline.

Gloucester added to their tally at the 60 minute mark, when Jarrad Sharp planted the ball beneath the

posts for the second try of the day.

Rhys Summerville was successful again with the boot to bring the score to 0-12.

The deficit was soon reduced however, as the Hawks’ Ben Woolard was rewarded for his strong

performance with a try in the 63rd minute.

The Magpies restored their lead before the game was done, with Corbin Predebon scoring and converting his own try in the closing minutes. The final score was Tea Gardens 4 - Gloucester 18.

Tea Gardens Soccer Club

By Shayne REYNOLDS

ONCE again Tea Gardens Soccer Club games set down for last Saturday and training scheduled for last Thursday afternoon were both cancelled due to the recurring combination of precipitation, lack of fill, adequate fall and drainage which once again resulted in flooding of the oval.

Walking Football (soccer) was still on as we have found a small dryish area for our small playing field, the lines of which were marked earlier Saturday morning.

Our new “dry play area” then awaited the arrival of

any over 50s players and onlookers.

And arrive they did.

We had our biggest rollup so far; a sunny day and the promise of fun saw a great turn out.

We had a fabulous game of two 10 minute halves, and then, when we were all debriefing on the field after the game, someone said “I could do another 10 minutes” so we all got back on the field and played another 10 minutes.

That’s 3x10 Minute thirds!

Never heard of that outside of Tea Gardens!

Got to be a first I reckon. Well done everyone.

Nobody I think remembers the score, but we all had heaps of fun,

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf

By Dianne BOWES

BAD weather meant another Saturday round was abandoned on August 2nd, though 36 ladies were able to play a stroke round for the Monthly Medal on Tuesday 5th.

There were some impressive individual plays, including from Marcia Smith who fired in a great birdie on the 7th hole. She was 2 shots onto the green with an accurate putt for a one under par, on her way to finishing third in A Grade. Marcia also chipped in on the 15th, as did Judy Benson and Fran Henderson. Fran’s 10 metre putt from off the green went straight in to save the hole for her. But it was Deb Gardner who finished on top of the leaderboard today with an impressive nett score of 72, 2 shots clear of the field and first in B Grade. Well played,

ladies!

Results: Tuesday 5/8/25

Ladies 18 Hole Stroke Event

A Grade Winners: 1st Denise Sainty 74; 2nd Carolyn Affleck 75; 3rd Marcia Smith 77

B Grade Winners: 1st Deb Gardner on 72 (best score of the day); 2nd Tanya Sinclair 75 C/B; 3rd Di Bowes 75

C Grade Winners: 1st Di Bott 74; 2nd Rhonda Dorman 76; 3rd Jan Olsen 78 C/B

Place Getters (76 C/B81): Judy Benson, Robyn Keegan, Carol Wiggins, Ann Syme, Liz Ross, Sue Kovacs, Sue Brownrigg, Dawn Wiggins, Maxine Mitchell, Lorraine Bragg

In the Lady Vets 9 Hole event, there were 9 ladies who hit off on the back 9 in cool and overcast conditions. They didn’t all enjoy the heavy going out on the course, but there were a lot of smiling faces at morning tea afterwards.

Results: Tuesday 5/8/25

a bit of exercise, lots of conversation and cheeky banter during the game and afterwards at our usual aftergame gathering undercover at the canteen.

Welcome to our newbie Neil D and onlooker wife Heather D, who both dropped in, after their Saturday morning at work at their local workshop, for “just a look”.

Neil soon got on the field and was quickly playing like a true natural, he even had on his Hi Viz workwear on that suited or game colours!

Another two newbies were Jo and Deb B, who both played most of the three thirds of our game and showed skills that had not been revealed until today. Well done ladies!

I think there was a goal or two attributed to one or both of these new players who both stayed on for our enjoyable social gathering afterwards.

Anyone over 50 years old is welcome, whether you’re a player, sit and watcher, or just simply an inquisitive local.

No commitment, just come when you want, play when you're able, rest when you need.

12-2pm every Saturday afternoon, Memorial Park, Cnr Witt and Hough Streets Tea Gardens.

Bring a chair and a cold refreshment. Hot sausage sandwiches, Tea, Coffee, soft drinks and shelter available at our canteen.

Drop in for a look!

Lady Vets 9 Hole Event

1st Jeanette Kemp on 15 (best score of the day); 2nd Pam Kelly 13 C/B; 3rd Pam Gibbs 13; 4th Ann Browning 10; 5th Di Lindstrom 8 Thursday Lady Vets was cancelled due to the rain.

The Ladies Par 3 Long Course Classic was played on Friday 8th August, with a small field of 7 competing in a very close match. Maxine Mitchell won on a count back from Judi Salmon, both finishing with 37 points. Jo Scott came in 3rd with 33. Maxine was very happy with her chip in for a birdie 2 on the 12th on her way to the win – well played!

Persistent bad weather saw the Ladies’ Short Course Championship, usually played over 3 rounds, reduced to a one off 18 hole event on Saturday 9th August. Despite the showery conditions, 17 ladies took part, hitting off from the grey tees. With her characteristic steady play, it was Carolyn Affleck who

took out the Championship for 2025 with a gross score of 81, well clear of runner-up Denise Sainty on 86. In the nett division, Dawn Wiggins kept her head down to take the win with an impressive score of 69, with Deb Gardner on 73 the runner-up. Also in today’s field was long time golfer of 37 years and a Saturday regular, Margaret Pratten. Margaret has been playing at Hawks Nest for many years, and at the age of 87, she still walks the course every Saturday. This independent lady is a valued and much loved friend, and a quiet inspiration to us all. Well played, Marg!

Results: Saturday 9/8/25

Ladies 18 Hole Stroke Short Course Championship, Grey Tees

Gross Division: 1st Carolyn Affleck 81 (best gross score of the day); 2nd Denise Sainty 86;

Place Getters: Maxine Mitchell, Dawn Wiggins, Deb Gardner, Robyn Keegan, Sue

Campton, Di Bowes

Nett Division: 1st Dawn

Wiggins 69 (best nett score of the day); 2nd Deb Gardner 73

Place Getters: Di Bott, Carolyn Affleck, Robyn Keegan, Di Bowes, Sue Campton, Janet Moore, Denise Sainty, Maxine Mitchell

Tuesday 12th August saw the much anticipated competition for the Grandmother’s Trophy, with 39 ladies taking part. In the closest of finishes, it was Di Bott on a hot streak who clinched the trophy, on a count back from runner-up Liz Edmonds. There was a traffic jam at the top of the leaderboard, with the top 7 players within 2 shots of each other, so there was an anxious wait in the club house for the full field to finish for the early leaders. Denise Sainty had 2 chip ins today, on the 14th and 17th holes, and Tanya Sinclair had one on the 3rd. Well played, ladies!

Results: Tuesday 12/8/25

Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Grandmothers Trophy

A Grade Winners: 1st Marcia Smith 33; 2nd Denise Sainty 32; 3rd Kathy Griffiths 29 C/B

B Grade Winners: 1st Karen Serhan 35; 2nd Ann Syme 34 C/B; 3rd Dale McClure 34 C/B

C Grade Winners: 1st Di Bott 36 C/B (best score of the day); 2nd Liz Edmonds 36; 3rd Rhonda Dorman 35 Place Getters (34-31): Liz Ross, Judy Benson, Sue Campton, Jeanette kemp, Di Bowes, Sue Brownrigg, Di Smith, Tanya Sinclair

NTP Hole 5: A Grade Marcia Smith; C Grade Pauline Barham In the Tuesday Lady Vets 9 hole event, a small field competed for the honours. 1st Ann Browning; 2nd Marie Pegram; 3rd Di Vercoe; 4th Pat Marr

Unfortunately, Thursday’s Lady Vets event was once again a wash out.

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6.30

BEST ON THE BOX

SUNDAY

I, JACK WRIGHT

ABC TV, 8.55pm

An outstanding ensemble drama from Unforgotten creator Chris Lang, this new series proves that where there’s a will, there’s a feuding family. It’s not long after the titular businessman (Trevor Eve) apparently commits suicide that his many wives and children begin clamouring for their share of his estate. As the bombshell contents of Jack’s recently made will bring out the worst in everyone, the saga catches the eye of DCI Hector Morgan (Harry Lloyd, pictured), who opens an investigation into Jack’s suspicious death.

FRIDAY, August 22

And

(PG, R)

ABC News.

Gardening Australia.

Professor T. (Ma) A librarian is poisoned at the museum.

Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Fuddy Duds. (PGs, R) Tom Gleeson welcomes back four returning retirees.

9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R)

10.25 ABC Late News.

10.45 Austin. (PG, R)

11.15 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)

12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

MONDAY

THE BLOCK

NBN, 7.30pm

Keeping a secret on The Block is no mean feat – for one, the houses aren’t yet entirely enclosed spaces. But for four weeks now, Adelaide best mates Robby and Mat (pictured) have managed to keep a lid on plans for a giant hole in their backyard (slated to become a game-changing underground wine cellar). With another Domain Open for Inspection in tonight’s episode, and a clandestine cavern the size of a small home hiding in plain sight, will the “whole” truth come out, or are their fellow Blockheads too sleep-deprived to notice?

Both living and dining room spaces – and a comedy roast challenge – are on this week’s agenda for the contestants, so they’d certainly be forgiven if it were the latter.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv) 8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals. 9.20 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. (R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (Malv)

11.40 The Shelter. (MA15+av, R) 1.15 Romulus. (Masv, R)

3.10 Great Irish Interiors. (R)

3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

WEDNESDAY DNA

JOURNEY

SBS, 8.30pm

Newly retired Olympic champions, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean (pictured) are so legendary that there’s even a neighbourhood in their home town of Nottingham named after the pair. Having skated together for decades, the partners know almost everything there is about each other. In this UK series, they’re on a mission to discover the facts that are a mystery even to themselves – a process that will bring them closer than ever. On the trail of their most interesting relatives, they discover a pioneering unionist, a fellow sporting star and a distant cousin with more than one surprising connection to the iconic duo.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Enemy Of The State. (1998, Mlv, R) A lawyer becomes the target of a corrupt government agent after he gains possession of a valuable videotape. It appears the only chance he has to regain his former life lies with an ex-intelligence operative. Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight. 11.15 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

12.15 Touching Evil. (MA15+av)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Melbourne Storm v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Melbourne Storm versus Canterbury Bulldogs match, with news and analysis.

10.45 MOVIE: Rush Hour. (1998, Mlv, R) Two cops team up to find a kidnap victim. Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

SATURDAY, August 23

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. (Final, Ma, R) 1.15 Professor T. (Ma, R) 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small Christmas Special. (PG, R) 3.00 Great Southern Landscapes. (PG, R) 3.25 Earth. (R) 4.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 5.00 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (Final, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (PGl, R)

6.30 Back Roads: Forrest, Victoria. (R)

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Ma, R) DI Humphrey Goodman joins the police force in fiancée Martha’s hometown of Shipton Abbott.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate the death of the founder of a club for recovering heart bypass patients.

10.00 The Family Next Door. (Mls, R) Struggling with motherhood, Essie finds a new friend in Isabelle.

10.55 Miss Austen. (Final, PG, R) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Kids Baking Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PG, R) 10.05 Blue Water Safari. (PGalw, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix Sassnitz. Round 8. 3.00 Futebol Arte. 4.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.30 Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship. (PGavw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman. (Final, PG)

8.25 Leonardo Da Vinci. (Ma)

9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (PGl, R)

10.15 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)

11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mdv, R)

1.55 Incredible Homes. (R)

3.55 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R)

4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday At The Valley, Winx Stakes Day and Saturday Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team visits Ireland’s Coney Island. 7.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Slawomir Tomczyk. (Malv, R) A look at the murder of Slawomir Tomczyk.

8.35 MOVIE: 2012. (2009, Mlv, R)

A man tries to protect his family when a global cataclysm threatens to destroy the world. John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor.

11.50 To Be Advised.

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Aust. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Canterbury Bulldogs v Canberra Raiders. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 3.15 Rugby League.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters.

9.35 Soccer. English Premier League. Matchweek 2. Manchester City v Tottenham.

11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)

1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R)

7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple struggle to get into the property market.

8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) A man claims to have jumped off Brisbane’s Story Bridge and the team races against time to save his life.

9.40 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal, R) Gordon Ramsay investigates MacGregor’s Restaurant. 10.40 FBI: International. (Mv, R) The Fly Team heads to Belgrade. 11.35 Watson. (PGals, R) Watson takes a major ethical risk. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

The First Witness. 3.25 News. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 National Indigenous Fashion Awards. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Little Fires Everywhere. 10.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 1. 1.50am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.20 The Movie Show. 8.55 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 10.45 Into The White. (2012, M, Norwegian) 12.40pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 2.30 The Movie Show. 3.05 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 4.55 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 6.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 8.30 Arcadian. (2024, M) 10.15 Un Amor. (2023, Spanish) 12.40am Late Programs.

SUNDAY, August 24

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Griff’s Great American South. (Final, PG, R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (Final, R) 3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PGa, R) 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass. (Final)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Austin. (PG)

8.00 The Family Next Door. (Mls) Isabelle’s investigation zones in on Lulu.

8.55 I, Jack Wright. (Premiere, Mlv) Family tensions erupt in the wake of a man’s suicide.

9.40 MOVIE: Sunday Too Far Away. (1975, Mlv, R) Sheep shearers get involved in a dispute. Jack Thompson. 11.10 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R)

4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Blue Water Safari. (PGal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Arctic Race Of Norway. H’lights. 4.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 1. H’lights. 5.30 Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship. (PGavw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rome Underground.

8.25 Secret Lives Of The Roman Emperors. (PGals, R)

9.35 Tulum: The Last City Of The Mayan Empire. (Ma, R)

10.35 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Maw, R)

12.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

3.35 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R)

4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Room For Improvement. 12.30 The Real Seachange. 1.00 Animal Rescue. 1.30 Better Homes. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 Horse Racing. Saturday At The Valley, Winx Stakes Day and

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. GWS Giants v St Kilda. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGl, R)

8.00 7NEWS Spotlight.

9.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Car Attack. (Madlv, R) Police investigate a hit-and-run driver.

10.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Mav, R)

11.20 Monster Mansion: Evil Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R)

12.50 Jamestown. (MA15+av)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late.

10.10 A Killer Makes A Call. (Return, MA15+av)

11.10 The First 48. (Ma)

12.05 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) 1.00 Destination WA.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Tiddler. 5.35 Children’s Programs. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.20 Only Fools And Horses. 10.00 Our Yorkshire Farm. Noon Soccer. English Premier League.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Alone: Frozen. 1.30 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 1.55 Idris Elba’s Fight School. 2.50 Jeopardy! 4.55 WorldWatch. 5.25 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal. (Premiere) 9.25 Great Australian Road Trips. 10.30 Late Programs.

6am The Movie Show. 6.35 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.25 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 10.05 Tudawali. (1987, M) 11.45 The Movie Show. 12.20pm The Promise. (2016, M) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? (2021, Georgian) 6.10 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.30 There Will Be Blood. (2007, M) 11.25 Late Programs.

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6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

7.00 Survivor: Australia V The World. (PGl) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa.

8.30 Watson. (Mas) Stephens musters up the courage to ask Watson to help him when his camgirl suddenly collapses during a video call. 9.30 FBI. (Mv, R) The team must work quickly when the director of a Brooklyn migrant centre and his wife are abducted. 11.30

6.00

MONDAY, August 25

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R)

Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 2. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PGv)

8.20 Abandoned Railways From Above. (PG, R)

9.15 Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! (Mn, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Classified. (Malv) 11.35 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+av, R) 1.40 Blackport. (Mlv, R) 2.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 3.30 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.45 Contraption Masters. 9.30 The Crystal Maze. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Another Mother’s Son. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.50 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 10.10 There Will Be Blood. (2007, M) 1.05pm A Thousand Lines. (2022, M, German) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 The Grass Harp. (1995,

TUESDAY, August 26

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R)

R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

(Final, R) 1.05 Parliament. 2.05 Grand Designs. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 6.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys.

8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Secret World Of Snacks. (PGal, R)

11.25 The Shift. (Mal)

1.10 Everything You Love. (Mal, R)

2.15 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGav, R)

4.10 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The team hunts for a local vigilante.

10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) Hondo and Hicks search for Powell. 11.00 The Agenda Setters. 12.00 Gone. (MA15+v, R) 1.00 Hooten & The Lady. (Premiere, Mav)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 10.00 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan. 10.45 The Agenda Setters. 11.45 Autopsy USA. (MA15+a, R) 12.45 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 100% Footy. (M) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Opal Hunters:

WEDNESDAY, August 27

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Costco Vs Supermarkets. (Premiere)

8.30 DNA Journey. (Premiere)

9.35 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Estonia. (MA15+al)

12.50 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R)

1.50 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGv, R)

3.50 24 Hours In A&E. (Ma, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am The Grass

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Bree has an unruly patient.

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 Tik Tok: Top 100. (M) Celebrates the top 100 viral TikTok clips, including hilarious, shocking and spectacular moments.

10.30 Armed And Dangerous: Heists. (Mav, R) A look at Australia’s greatest bank heists.

12.00 Imposters. (Madlv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Clarkson’s Farm. (Mal)

Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)

9News Late. 11.15 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars. (Mv, R)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Let’s Eat With George. (R)

6.00

THURSDAY,

August 28

R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG)

8.25 National Parks From Above: Ireland.

9.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+sv)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Dopesick. (MA15+ad, R)

11.55 Blue Lights. (Malsv, R)

1.55 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGa, R) 3.55 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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Harp. (1995, PG) 8.00 The Movie Show. 8.35 My Neighbor Adolf. (2022, PG) 10.25 Ignorance Is Bliss. (2017, M, Italian) 12.15pm Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, M, Mandarin) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 5.25 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 7.35 Aftersun. (2022, M) 9.30 Triangle Of Sadness. (2022, M) 12.10am Late Programs. 6am Golden Years. (2016, PG) 7.50 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 10.00 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) Noon Aftersun. (2022, M) 1.55 It All Began When I Met You. (2013, PG, Japanese) 3.50 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PG) 5.35 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 7.30 Argo. (2012, M) 9.55 August: Osage County. (2013, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.

9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Collision Catastrophe. (Ma)

10.30 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R)

11.30 Autopsy USA. (MA15+adv, R)

12.30 Life. (Madv, R)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

SPORT

By Thomas O'KEEFE

TEA GARDENS Hawks played the Gloucester Magpies at home at Myall Park on Saturday, 16 August, a match which marked the end of the 2025 season for both sides.

In a season impacted by wet weather, this was the second time the teams had met, the first being a Gloucester home game in April.

With a big crowd of locals and visitors cheering on both sides, possession was traded from the very start, with neither team